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FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH

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FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH

Post by GU42PATROL »

Hi all, 

I'm looking to stretch the wheelbase of my FJ73 MWB cruiser and was wondering the maximum length the front diff can be pushed out before having front shaft or steering issues...

And if anyone knows how far the rear ca go out that would be great as well. I am planning on using a tailshaft spacer in the rear?? 

What I want to do is drill the spring perch or flip the springs...

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH

Post by hulsty »

My rear is back ~15mm from standard, no issues and no tailshaft spacer. My front is ~35-40mm forward, with large offset rims on turning my 35'' tyres hit the front body mounts.
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Post by GU42PATROL »

Thanks mate.
The current plan is to throw a 60 series housing in the rear, and some ifs hub spacers in the front...
Than maybe a set of 35's

Thanks for the info.

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Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH

Post by hulsty »

thats the same setup I have.
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Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH

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How's it go set up like that?
I've been meaning to do a few things for a while... Lol
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Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH

Post by hulsty »

Its a good setup that is not to difficult to install. Done a 60 series front diff into a middy too and that is alot of work. More room for big rubber in the rear.
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Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH

Post by MADSHORT »

would you guys be able to point me in the right direction to photos
of set up 73 & 74 series
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what kind of photos do you want?
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bar work and stuff set for comp
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thinking about bringing The Mule (my middy) out of retirement and giving her a make over
just want to see some photos for motivation
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Post by hulsty »

Heres some of my pics

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Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH

Post by MADSHORT »

all good just been over on ih8mud
some inspiration there
thanks
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Post by micka1 »

Just wondering what size lift your running hulsty ?
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Re: FJ73 MWB WHEELBASE STRETCH

Post by hulsty »

1'' Body and about 2-3'' in the springs unloaded, cut front guards.

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